I love blogging and reviewing because I enjoy discussing books with others. How can we turn our reviews into more of a conversation between everyone? I want to share my feelings about a book, but I also want to know how you felt about the same book, or what expectations you have about it before you read it. I want to talk with you about how amazing it was to read a book that you just couldn't put down.
Should we include questions in our reviews? Maybe at the end? Would that give you something to respond to? I don't want to just post reviews on this site. I want to talk about books. I want to talk about what impact (if any) that they had on my life, and yours. The good and the bad. Blogging is supposed to be about community and discussions. A group of people who come together to share something they are passionate about--and I want to turn that sharing into actual conversation.
Let me know your thoughts!
From my own experience, when I am reading a review, if there isn't something that strikes my interest to comment on it, I usually don't. I know that makes me a horrible blogger but I also like to say stuff that has meaning behind it, not just writing crap so I felt like I did my part. I want my comments to have something to reply back to as well. There is also sometimes a review of a book isn't what I am usually interested in so I will skim through it but if it doesn't seem like something I would enjoy. I like to comment on discussion posts or reviews of books that I have already read. It makes me feel like I have more I can talk about and carry a conversation on it.
ReplyDeletehope that helps any, I know I kind of just babbled!
Amber @ Paradise of Pages
It doesn't make you a horrible blogger! There are times when I read a review, but I don't feel like I have anything worth saying about it. I want what I say to have meaning, and not just be another comment.
DeleteDiscussion posts would be something I would like for us to do occasionally. Thanks for responding!
I agree. I usually only comment on a review if there was something in it I agree with. I don't like just commenting on things to say 'Great review' or something else that doesn't really mean anything. I always struggle with how to make my reviews more conversation-like too so I can't really help you on that front.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we could do like a weekly recap where we ask specific questions about different posts/reviews? I'm still working on it, lol. :) Thank you for the input!
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